Iasi Iasi, ROU Clay Wta 250 Quarterfinals

Oleksandra Oliynykova vs Clara Burel: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Oleksandra Oliynykova

Rank: #53
91%
VS

Clara Burel

Rank: #1000
9%
Expected Total Games: 20.9
Predicted Winner: Oleksandra Oliynykova

Why the Model Favors Oleksandra Oliynykova

The factors that drove this prediction, measured in win-probability points.

Serve & return game +20.6 Oleksandra Oliynykova
Recent record by level +16.0 Oleksandra Oliynykova
Recent form +8.2 Clara Burel
Surface fit +4.3 Oleksandra Oliynykova
Overall strength +3.9 Oleksandra Oliynykova

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 91% for Oleksandra Oliynykova. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network — not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Oleksandra Oliynykova

Form Index: 36.8
ELO Rating: 1648.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1734.0
Current Fatigue (minutes): 226.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 23.6
Clay: 26.5
Grass: 8.9
Serve Rating: 94.3
Return Rating: 91.8

Clara Burel

Form Index: 31.9
ELO Rating: 1508.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1645.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 192.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 11.7
Clay: 10.6
Grass: 6.0
Serve Rating: 91.8
Return Rating: 93.1

Recent Matches

Oleksandra Oliynykova

  • Last Match: vs Elena Pridankina (2-0) clay Iasi 78 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Ipek Oz (2-0) clay Iasi 148 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs McCartney Kessler (0-2) grass Wimbledon 120 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Sofia Johnson (0-2) grass Eastbourne 53 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Diana Shnaider (0-2) clay Roland Garros 120 min

Clara Burel

  • Last Match: vs Elsa Jacquemot (2-0) clay Iasi 61 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Varvara Lepchenko (2-1) clay Iasi 131 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Katie Volynets (0-2) clay Roland Garros 120 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs None (0-0) None None 0 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs None (0-0) None None 0 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Key Prediction Insights

Quarterfinals in Iași on clay sees Oleksandra Oliynykova meet Clara Burel in a WTA 250 fixture. The model strongly favors Oliynykova — predicted winner: Oleksandra Oliynykova (90.80%) vs Clara Burel (9.20%) — with an expected total of roughly 20.9 games in the match.

Match Analysis

The model’s edge for Oliynykova comes primarily from the serve & return game (+20.6 percentage points) and recent results at comparable levels (+16.0). Oliynykova posts strong proprietary indices: mean serve 94.34 and mean return 91.80, paired with an Elo of 1648 and a world ranking of 53. Burel’s serve and return indices are respectable (91.78 and 93.08) but she sits much lower in the rankings (listed here at 1000) with an Elo of 1509, which helps explain the gap labeled “overall strength” (+3.9 ppts toward Oliynykova). Surface fit also nudges the prediction toward Oliynykova (+4.3 ppts) — her clay surface strength index (26.49) is meaningfully higher than Burel’s (10.63). Recent form is the one area that slightly favors Burel (+8.2 ppts): she arrives with two straight wins in Iași (wins over Jacquemot and Lepchenko) while Oliynykova likewise has been solid here with back-to-back wins (Pridankina, Ipek Oz) after a prior loss on grass at Wimbledon. Fatigue is a consideration: Oliynykova has accumulated 226 minutes in the event versus Burel’s 192, which could matter late in rallies on slow clay. Both players have similar serve/return profiles — the difference in their mean serve and return indices does not exceed 5 points.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 20.9 Most likely outcome: 20 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Oleksandra Oliynykova versus Clara Burel. The X-axis shows possible total games values and the Y-axis shows the predicted probability percentage for each outcome.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of total games ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for total games in Oleksandra Oliynykova versus Clara Burel. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability for each games total threshold.

Games Spread Predictions

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Expected Games Spread (Oleksandra Oliynykova - Clara Burel) +4.0 Most likely spread: +4 (Oleksandra Oliynykova wins 4 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Oleksandra Oliynykova versus Clara Burel. Positive values indicate Oleksandra Oliynykova winning more games, negative values indicate Clara Burel winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Oleksandra Oliynykova versus Clara Burel. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction is low: predicted aces for the match are just 1.38, and expected double faults are relatively high at 9.4. On clay, predicted aces tend to be suppressed by slower bounce and longer rallies, so the low predicted aces aligns with surface effects. Neither player has a significantly higher serve rating to materially lift the ace count, while accumulated minutes point toward a higher double faults prediction later in the match.
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Expected Total Aces 1.4 Most likely: 1 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 9.4 Most likely: 9 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Oleksandra Oliynykova versus Clara Burel. Higher ace counts are more likely on faster surfaces like grass.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of aces ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for total aces in Oleksandra Oliynykova versus Clara Burel. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each aces threshold.

Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Probability distribution chart for double faults in Oleksandra Oliynykova versus Clara Burel. Clay surface matches tend to produce more double faults due to fatigue in longer rallies.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of double faults ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for double faults in Oleksandra Oliynykova versus Clara Burel. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

🎯 Match Format Predictions

Tiebreak Likelihood

Probability that any tiebreak is played in this match

17.8% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Oleksandra Oliynykova's perspective)

2-0 Most likely set score (55.8%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Oleksandra Oliynykova's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Oliynykova’s superiority in serve & return and stronger recent results at this level are the main reasons she is favored. Watch the dynamics of fatigue and second-serve reliability — double faults could be the key swing factor if the match becomes tight.

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